Incoming Quality Engineer – Group Leader

Incoming Quality Lead

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Incoming Quality Lead (this is an LER Resident Engineer onsite position).

Who we are

LER TechForce is an industry leader in automotive embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across manufacturing.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders, ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.

Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures, control plans, and acceptance criteria.

Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas, supporting production, launches, and daily operations.

Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations, ensure compliance to specifications, and drive corrective actions.

Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Own containment of nonconforming incoming material, including segregation, documentation, supplier communication, and disposition (rework, return, scrap).

Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts, PPAP readiness, and production release.

Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, internal requirements).

Maintain quality documentation including inspection records, supplier quality reports, and control plans.

Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, process capability, cost, and risk reduction.

Provide technical guidance, training, and hands-on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.

Ensure a safe, compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.

Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.

What you'll need to be successful

• Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of experience in incoming, supplier, or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.

• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and containment processes.

• Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up or launch environment.

• High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Preferred:

• Experience with electric vehicle components or high-voltage systems.

• Six Sigma, ASQ, or other quality certifications.

• Experience supporting multi-site or cross-functional manufacturing operations.

• Background in supplier development or launch readiness.

What you'll get

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA

• 401K with a match and immediate vesting

• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts

• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development

• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects